Patents by Inventor Michael J. Laible

Michael J. Laible has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Poppet valve apparatus for controlling fluid flow
    Patent number: 6374808
    Abstract: A one-piece non-magnetic poppet of a first material for controlling fluid flow. The poppet is moves from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the poppet plugs an aperture so as to resist fluid flow through the aperture. In the second position, the poppet is in a position that allows fluid flow through the aperture. The poppet may be coup led directly with an armature disposed within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Fulford, Michael J. Laible